A 1240 is an above-average SAT score (74th percentile) and is competitive at most four-year universities, especially state schools.
A solid SAT score around or slightly above the national average that keeps many state universities in reach.
Always check each school's published middle-50% SAT range before finalizing your college list.
Rebuild fundamentals in algebra and grammar. Consistency on medium-difficulty questions is worth far more than trying to solve the hardest problems.
A 1240 is an above-average SAT score (74th percentile) and is competitive at most four-year universities, especially state schools.
A 1240 SAT score is roughly the 74th percentile, meaning you scored higher than about 74% of other test takers.
A 1240 makes you competitive at schools such as Michigan State, University of Arizona, Iowa State, University of Oregon. Always check each school's published middle-50% SAT range.
A retake is often worth it at this level. With 30–60 days of focused prep, most students raise their score by 50–100 points.
Rebuild fundamentals in algebra and grammar. Consistency on medium-difficulty questions is worth far more than trying to solve the hardest problems.